3. WHAT IS A DATA?
Data are units of information usually
numerical that are collected through
observation. Types of data includes
quantitative and qualitative data.
4. WHAT IS DATA COLLECTION?
Basically, data collection is a process of
gathering information from different
sources in order to answer or solve a
particular study. Methods of collecting
data allows someone to conclude an
answer to a relevant question.
5. CLASSIFICATION OF DATA
Primary data is a type of information
that is collected directly from the first-
hand source through experiments,
surveys or observation. Quantitative
and qualitative data are classified as a
primary data.
6. QUANTITATIVE DATA
Quantitative data composed of numbers
representing counts and measurements.
It mainly involved mathematical
calculations such close-ended
questions, correlation and regression
methods, and measures of central
tendency.
7. QUALITATIVE DATA
Qualitative data are divided into distinct
categories that are distinguished by
some nonnumeric characteristics. It
does not involve any mathematical
calculations. Methods of collecting data
includes interviews, questionnaires,
observation, case studies, and many
more.
8. INTERVIEW METHOD
Interview method is a method of
collecting data through verbal
responses. There are two ways of
collecting verbal phrases which are
personal interview and telephonic
interview.
10. QUESTIONNAIRE METHOD
Questionnaire method is a method of
collecting data through sets of
questions which may be given in
printed and electronic copy. A good
survey must be short and simple,
should follow a logical sequence,
spaces for answers are adequate, terms
used are easily understood, and must
have good physical appearance.
12. OBSERVATION METHOD
Observation method is done by
carefully and systematically watching of
facts as they occur in course of nature.
Researchers most of the time aims to
focus their observation on human
behavior, use of phenomenon, and
human interactions related to
phenomenon.
14. SECONDARY DATA COLLECTION METHOD
Secondary data are collected by
someone other than the actual user.
This means that the needed information
are already available. Secondary data
composed of magazines, newspapers,
books, journals, articles, etc. It may be
published or unpublished.
